TRI-CITIES & WALLA WALLA VETERANS
VA Benefits Can Pay for Your In-Home Care in Tri-Cities and Walla Walla
You served. You’ve earned this care. Solutions In-Home Care helps veterans and their families across Tri-Cities and Walla Walla access Aid & Attendance, VA Community Care, and Homemaker Services — so quality care at home doesn’t have to come out of pocket.
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WHY THIS MATTERS
As a U.S. veteran, your VA benefits can pay for in-home care.
Many Walla Walla veterans qualify for benefits that cover the cost of personal care, companionship, homemaker support, and skilled nursing at home — but never use them. The application process is the barrier, not eligibility.
That’s why our Solutions Care Team walks you through the paperwork as part of your care — at no extra cost. We file the VA forms, communicate with the VA, and advocate on your behalf. Whether you’re a wartime veteran, a surviving spouse, or a family member coordinating care for a loved one, we’ll help you understand exactly what you qualify for and how to access it.
AID & ATTENDANCE BENEFIT
$2,800+ /month
For eligible veterans with a spouse (2026 rates). Paid directly — use it for any care expenses.
1. WHAT’S COVERED
Three VA benefit programs that cover in-home care
Most Walla Walla veterans qualify for at least one of these. Many qualify for more than one.
VA PENSION PROGRAM
Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit
A monthly cash benefit for wartime veterans and surviving spouses.
One of the most underused VA benefits. If you need help with daily activities, this monthly cash benefit can significantly offset care costs.
Helps cover:
- In-home caregivers and personal care aides
- Assisted living and memory care
- Bathing, dressing, eating, mobility assistance
- Adult day care services
Up to $2,800+/month for a veteran with a spouse (2026 rates). Paid directly.
VA HEALTHCARE BENEFIT
VA Home Health & Homemaker Services
Skilled care and homemaker support, provided through VA-contracted agencies.
VA-enrolled veterans can receive care in their own home at little or no cost, delivered through VA-contracted providers like Solutions In-Home Care.
Helps cover:
- Skilled nursing visits
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Homemaker and home health aide services
- Respite care for family caregivers
No out-of-pocket cost for eligible veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Requires referral from VA primary care.
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
HCBS & Community Care Programs
When VA services aren’t available locally, community providers fill the gap.
When VA services aren’t accessible in Walla Walla, veterans can access community-based providers through the VA Community Care Network — including local in-home care agencies.
Helps cover:
- In-home personal care through local agencies
- Adult day health care programs
- Home modification support
- Caregiver support and training
Available when local VA care isn’t accessible — based on distance, wait time, or service availability.
2. ELIGIBILITY AT A GLANCE
Do you qualify?
Quick eligibility criteria for each VA program. If you’re unsure, apply anyway — our Care Team will help you confirm what you qualify for, fast.
AID & ATTENDANCE PENSION
- Wartime veteran or surviving spouse
- 90+ days active duty, at least 1 wartime day
- Honorable or general discharge
- Need help with 2+ daily activities
- Meet income / net worth limits
- Age 65+ or medically disabled
HCBS / COMMUNITY CARE
- VA-enrolled veteran
- Live 30+ miles from a VA facility
— OR —
- Wait time exceeds VA standards, or VA does not offer the needed service locally
- Primary care provider refers out
VA HOME HEALTH
- Enrolled in VA healthcare
- Homebound or limited mobility
- Physician referral for skilled care need
- Caregiver support needs (PCAFC program)
- Post-hospitalization recovery
3. ACCESSING YOUR BENEFITS
Step-by-step navigation
Here’s the path from “I think I qualify” to receiving care at home. Most veterans complete steps 1–4 with help from our Care Team.
Confirm VA Healthcare Enrollment
Before accessing most services, you must be enrolled in VA healthcare. It takes 10–15 minutes to apply online at va.gov/health-care/apply or by calling 1-800-827-1000.
If already enrolled, skip this step.
Request a Needs Assessment
Contact your VA primary care provider and ask for a Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) assessment. This determines what in-home services you qualify for.
You can also ask for a referral to the VA Social Work department.
File for HCBS or Community Care
Get started by filing VA Form 21-2680 (exam for housebound status) and VA Form 21-527EZ (pension application).
You can submit these forms to the Regional VA Office, or work directly with your local Solutions Care Team, who’ll file on your behalf — see step 5.
Ask About Community Care If Needed
If your local VA doesn’t offer in-home services, ask your provider for a Community Care referral.
The VA must authorize and connect you with a local in-home care provider. You have the right to request this — and to choose your provider from the approved list.
Don't Go Alone — Work with Our Care Team
A Solutions Care Manager can advocate with the VA on your behalf. As part of the ongoing services included in your care contract, we file, communicate, and assist with setting up in-home care covered by VA benefits.
Call our office today to set up a free in-home consultation.
Start Receiving Care & Track Your Claim
Once approved, care from a VA-contracted or community provider like Solutions In-Home Care can begin.
Our Care Manager will help track your benefit claim at va.gov/claim-or-appeal-status and work with the VA on your behalf. Decisions typically take 3–6 months, so it’s best to start early.
Don’t wait. The benefits are already yours.
The hardest part of accessing VA benefits is starting. We’ll take the next step with you — free of charge, no obligation.
4. GETTING STARTED
Access your benefits today
The team at Solutions In-Home Care helps Walla Walla veterans navigate VA forms, file your claim, and begin in-home care. Contact your local Care Team to get started with your VA benefits.
TRI-CITIES CARE TEAM
Jessica Colbray
Your local point of contact for veterans and families starting the VA benefits process.
TRI-CITIES OFFICE
Solutions In-Home Care
7401 W Hood Pl. Suite 204
Kennewick, WA 99336
WALLA WALLA CARE TEAM
Dane Conklin
Your local point of contact for veterans and families starting the VA benefits process.
WALLA WALLA OFFICE
Solutions In-Home Care
1410 Plaza Way Suite B
Walla Walla, WA 99362
WA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Not sure where to start?
Call us. We’ll listen first, then walk you through the next step — the VA paperwork, the consultation, all of it.
The Solutions In-Home Care Veterans Care Guide is for educational purposes only. Benefit amounts and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Contact the VA or a certified Solutions Care Manager for current rates and personalized guidance.